Garmin 64s. They make several versions of it and they show up on sale for around $200 quite often.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/GARMIN-GPSMAP-X/3418949.uts?slotId=9

You'll need to download detailed maps. You can buy maps from Garmin, but most of the USA can be found for free at sites like this

https://www.gpsfiledepot.com/

You'll need to buy some mini SD cards. I have one card with all Southeastern states from TX to Virginia. Another card for a trip I made to Indiania. The only map I paid for was Colorado. It was $80 and worth the expense to ensure I didn't wander onto private property.

If you want touch screen the Garmin Oregon is basically the same unit with touch screen. It costs a bit more, doesn't do anything any better, just touch screen, and you rarely see them on sale.

https://www.cabelas.com/product/Garmin-Oregon/2376605.uts?slotId=2

Either will do what you want and are a significant step up over the E-trex, but you do have to put in some time learning how to use it.

I lay down tracks showing exactly where I've been each day with waypoints marked. I've never needed it to find my way back, but it can mean getting back in the shortest path. It is also helpful to get back to an exact spot especially if coming from a different path the next time. At the end of each day I download my tracks to my computer and overlay them onto Google earth. That way I can see where I've been and possibly scout other places.


Most people don't really want the truth.

They just want constant reassurance that what they believe is the truth.